The Totally Indian Football Show by Humans of Indian Football

Mourinho's Letter & Dancing with Figo - Part 2 ft. Joseph & Shreejit

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:30:00 -0000

Please note, this episode was recorded in November 2024. In part 2 of this conversation featuring Joseph George and Shreejit Nair, they talk about their moments playing alongside Indian footballers & meeting their international footballing icons. Joseph reminisces about receiving a letter from Jose Mourinho while Shreejit shares about being starstruck meeting Figo, Ronaldinho, Scholes etc. They also discuss about work-life balance that they bring to their daily lives. It's a conversation that continues to showcase their friendship, bromance peppered with humor and heartfelt moments!

The Journey of Sports Broadcasters ft. Joseph George & Sreejith Nair Pt.1

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:30:00 -0000

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2024.

In this episode, we welcome Joseph George and Sreejith Nair, two passionate sports broadcasters, as they share their journey in Indian football. They discuss their transitions from traditional jobs to the dynamic field of sports broadcasting, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie that drives their work. Expect an engaging conversation filled with insights about the future of sports in India, the importance of data in broadcasting, and the personal stories that shaped their careers. Tune into part 1 of this episode for an enlightening discussion peppered with humor and heartfelt moments

Maidaan's Tulsidas Balaram ft. Sushant Waydande

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:07:32 -0000

In episode 100th of The Totally Indian Football Show, host Siju is joined Ashish Kothari as he co-hosts this special episode. Sushant Waydande is the guest. He played the role of Tulsidas Balaram in the movie Maidaan. The movie is based on the golden era of Indian football. Tune in to know the reel life of Tulsidas Balaram!

Amrita Sampathkumar: The female broadcaster/producer you must know

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:11:59 -0000

Continuing with our storytelling into the 99th episode, host Siju is joined by Amrita Sampathkumar. She works as producer / broadcaster currently on ISL and has worked on tournaments like FIFA World Cup, hockey World Cup, PKL among others. She’s currently the only female content producer in the league. A fascinating journey from working alongside Arnab Goswami to the world of sports. Tune in and enjoy the various anecdotes.

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Asian Cup 2024 Preview ft. Erik Paartalu & Siddhanth Aney

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:30:00 -0000

The biggest stage is all set as the Blue Tigers begin their AFC Asian Cup from 13th January in Qatar. To talk about the tournament in detail, host Siju is joined by former footballer turned pundit, Erik Paartalu & journalist Siddhanth Aney. We go at length and discuss the opponents in group B - Australia, Uzbekistan & Syria. We also talk about the Indian squad and the chances and expectations. Tune in & share the episode if you liked it.

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Writing a New Chapter in the History of Mumbai Football ft Siddharth Sabapathy

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Siddharth Sabapathy is a known personality in Mumbai football. As he joins host Siju on the 97th episode, he shares how he began his journey which started off as a player & to his current role as owner of Community Football Club of India (CFCI) and a key member in the Mumbai Football Association (MFA). His vision of wanting and making sure young players get an opportunity to play to grow as a professional has kept him going places. Recently, his Club has signed a partnership with I-League team Sreenidi Deccan FC. He’s always writing a new chapter in the history of Mumbai football!

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Jules Alberto Dias – From Seminary to the Football Field

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Jules Alberto Dias is one of the key footballers in the history of Indian Football. He grew up watching another stalwart from Goa, Savio Medeira & was inspired to play the sport. He has played for Goan clubs and for the likes of Mahindra United. At the latter, he was one of the highest paid players. On this episode, host Siju takes him down memory lane – from his early playing days, club football, National team call-up, the 2001 goal against UAE etc. He also shares his thoughts on the current Indian team.

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Beautiful Game: the RFYC Way ft. Saksham & Steve

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The Reliance Foundation Young Champs academy situated in Navi Mumbai has been nurturing & producing future Indian Football stars. Host Siju is joined by U-19 Assistant Coach, Saksham Kakkar & Head of Scout, Steve Charles – as they share and talk about the robust RFYC coaching & scouting system. Tune in for an informative yet engaging conversation.

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Sisterhood through Sports: the Sisters in Sweat story ft. Swetha & Tanvie

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Sisters in Sweat co-founded by Tanvie Hans & Swetha Subbiah is helping girls and women to play and enjoy sports. The first session came out with a nudge from a friend & Tanvie being a former player, she led a beginners session for 17 girls/women that turned up. All this began in Bengaluru & now has expanded in Mumbai. They want to expand more & make sure women get to play.

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Football in the Hills ft. Abhinav Nekta, President - Shimla Football Club

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:04:52 -0000

Shimla is known for apples and its scenic beauty but football is highly popular as well. Host Siju is joined by Abhinav Nekta, President of Shimla Football Club. He shares his journey & talks about how the club was formed. He also gives us a glimpse into the popularity of football in the hills. He wants to provide kids of Shimla and around good football training without having to leave home. Tune in for a fun and engaging conversation.

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Thane City FC: building a football culture ft. Technical Director, Agnelo Fernandes

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Agnelo Fernandes fondly known as Aggie joins host Siju to share about his journey & to elaborate on his current role at Thane City FC. He's the Technical Director of the club. The aim for the academy & club is to build a football culture and make sure the grassroots structure is in place. Agnelo also takes us all back to his playing days & how he fell in love with the sport.

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The Broadcaster who assisted Kaka - the Nubaid Haroon Story

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0000

A special one for host Siju as she's been following Nubaid Haroon on social media for more than a couple of years. To have him join her on the show in the studio was just super cool. Amidst all the fumbles, there's a beautiful story & journey of broadcaster, podcaster - Nubaid Haroon aka Rambo! He's the face and voice for football in the UK & he's also assisted the legendary Kaka in a legends football game. Now, how cool is that! Tune in & enjoy.

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Beware of these Gaurs: FC Goa stars - Raynier Fernandes & Jay Gupta

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Hailing from the same state to now playing for the same team - Raynier Fernandes & Jay Gupta have come together at FC Goa not just as teammates but also roommates! Now how did this all happen & what's their journey like? Raynier with an assist & Jay with a banger goal - these Gaurs are already roaring. Tune in for a fun episode!

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Pragati Banka - The Sports Lawyer: Bridging the Gap One Law at a Time

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0000

Pragati Banka joins host Siju on the latest episode to share her journey geographically and career wise! She’s currently the Senior Associate - Policy & Programmes for Meraki Sport & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. She talks about the importance of a role like hers & lack of knowledge among athletes regarding their rights. She also gives us a closer look into her role at Meraki & shares anecdotes from her experience. She hopes to bridge the gap & make sure sports professionals have to focus only on their performance on the pitch. Tune in for an engaging and informative episode.

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From Bihar to Goa: The Journey of a Coach ft. Surya Prakash

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:16:30 -0000

Surya Prakash, a coach & currently the Technical Head, Football Schools at FC Goa. He joins host Siju on the latest episode to share his journey that has seen him travel from his hometown, Bihar to Mumbai to Goa to Bengaluru & now back to Goa. It has been quite a journey of learning for Surya who is humble about it & keen on sharing his knowledge with those around him. From doing sports management to football coaching & now leading a bunch of young coaches, it’s a story worth knowing.

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The FIFA Dream ft. Sports Content Creator - Arjun Kalra

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Arjun Kalra is a filmmaker & sports content creator. He has worked on projects like the FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia/New Zealand, Chelsea FC, ISL, ICC etc. Residing in London, he wants to make more content and up his movie/content making skills. A young dynamic gentleman joins host Siju to share his journey so far & what’s in store for him in the road ahead.

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Indian Football Chit Chat ft. Siddhanth Aney

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:23:04 -0000

Multimedia journalist for NewsClick.in, one of the experts from 420grams podcast - Siddhanth Aney joins host Siju on the latest episode. Siddhanth has had several years of experience covering sports. We kickoff the episode by taking Mr. Aney down memory lane, asking him about Captain Chhetri. We then talk about all that's happening in Indian football!

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Mumbai City FC in Asian Champions League ft. West Coast Brigade

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:29:04 -0000

The special edition features fans from the West Coast Brigade, the official fan club of Mumbai City FC. Host Siju is joined by Akshay, Ashish, Anand & Tushar who spoke & shared about the excitement about the upcoming Asian Champions League matches. Mumbai will be facing Al Hilal SFC (Saudi Arabia), Nassaji Mazandaran (Iran) and Navbahor (Uzbekistan) in the group stages. The first match is against Nassaji on 18th September. Tune in to know what the fans have planned & what their expectation is from the upcoming season of ISL too.

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The Simply Sport Foundation Journey ft. Darshan NK & Aditi Mutatkar

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Simply Sport Foundation based in Bengaluru have been making the right kind of noise in the grassroots sports ecosystem with their several initiatives. Host Siju was joined by Darshan NK, Director of the organisation & Aditi Mutatkar, a former badminton player, runs the women’s initiatives - mainly the Simply Periods program. The Foundation mainly focuses on equipping academies & players at the grassroots level. They have partnered with teams & are helping them set up grassroots curriculums. Darshan & Aditi speak in detail about all their initiatives & upcoming plans.

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The Important Nudge ft. Amit Gadkari, Founder & Director, Nudge Sports

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:58:58 -0000

Amit Gadkari, Founder & Director @ Nudge Sports is the latest guest. He joins host Siju to share all that Nudge Sports is doing for the sporting community, especially athletes. They have access to the country's best psychologists and ensure the athletes that reach out to them are helped & served better in their mental ability. To quote from their website, ‘help athletes govern their mental state and psychological balance to consistently perform at the highest level. We focus on mental conditioning to help with self-awareness, improve focus, confidence and deal with distractions.’ Amit talks about how he started the organisation & its current phase & upcoming plans. Having been an athlete himself, Amit understands the sheer importance of mental well-being.

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The MS Sportswear Wave Down South ft. Founders Musharaf & Shameer

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:45:50 -0000

In this episode, host Siju is joined by two gentlemen from Mangalore – founders of sports & athlete’s wear, MS Sportswear. Started in 2017, they now have a store in Bengaluru as they have established their mark down south. Their partnerships range from BFC Soccer Schools, Rapid Sports Fitness, Sporting Club Bengaluru, Samba FC among others. Both the founders have had connection with football as players but never thought they would enter the business of sportswear. Shameer’s push & both their passion got them into this & they are happy with what they have achieved. Their intention is to close the gap & work on the demands of the players and athletes when it comes to their kit. And they specialise in customisation. They want to take slow & calculated steps but expect them to spread this wave throughout.

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Terry Phelan’s Indian Football Journey - Sporting Director at SUFC

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:30:27 -0000

Terry Phelan is our guest on the 81st episode as he joins host Siju to talk about his time in Indian football. He’s currently the Sporting Director of South United Football Club, based in Bengaluru. He talks about being in India from his first stint in Goa then to ISL & now in Bengaluru with SUFC. He talks about the growth he has seen in Indian football & what’s more to come. We also discuss the amazing facility that SUFC has in Ulsoor in the heart of the city and also how the city and state is growing to be the hub for football.

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Sports KPI: Analytics, Education & Content ft. Naveen Ningaiah

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0000

On the 80th episode, host Siju is joined by Naveen Ningaiah, Founder & CEO of Sports KPI. For more than eight years now, they have been providing performance analytics to teams, associations etc. Since a couple of years, they have also begun educational courses for analytics & are dabbling into content production as well. Naveen looks back at the long journey and shares the reasons for wanting to cater to the market needs.

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The Kickstart FC’s Dream Journey ft. Shekar Rajan & Laxman Bhattarai

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Another episode from Bengaluru! This one is straight from the Kickstart FC’s office with Chairman Shekar Rajan & CEO Laxman Bhattarai. They celebrated their seventh year earlier on 9th July. The women’s team were the runners-up in this year’s Indian Women’s League (IWL). Both the men’s & women’s team have been doing well since inception. We discuss all about that & what to expect in the coming years in detail. Tune in for a fun & insightful conversation.

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SAFF2023 Champions: A New Era for Indian Football? ft. Floyd Pinto & Vishnu Prasad

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:30:00 -0000

India were crowned SAFF Champions for the 9th time after they defeated Kuwait 5-4 in the penalties in Bengaluru on 4th July. Host Siju was in the city to cover it & she’s joined by Coach Floyd Pinto & journalist Vishnu Prasad to talk about the tournament. All of us were present there to soak in the atmosphere created by the fans and the team with their on-field performance in all matches. We look back at the tournament - highs, lows & what can be better going ahead. One thing we all agree upon - there’s surely a plus in the aggression, fighting spirit & fitness levels of the Blue Tigers. Tune in, enjoy & share the episode.

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Use of Data & Analysis in Indian Football ft Meet Mandavia

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

A football coach first & an analyst, host Siju is joined by Meet Mandavia. He's currently working as an analyst with NorthEast United FC. We discuss the rise of several analysts during lockdown and how they garnered attention on Twitter. Meet was one of them & has worked remotely with the Third Division Spanish team. He shares about his experience and learnings including from his recent stint with the ISL side.

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The Coach FP’s Indian Football Journey ft. Floyd Pinto

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Floyd Pinto, known as Coach FP joins Siju on this episode and shares all about his journey and his coaching experience. We last saw him as an assistant coach at ISL side North East United FC. He’s come up the ranks working and coaching with Kenkre FC, AIFF Academy, Indian Arrows, RG Punjab FC & NEUFC. With over 15 years of experience as a coach, he talks about the highs & lows, coach education, folks who have impacted him & what’s the way ahead for him. We also talked about the upcoming SAFF cup which he would be catching the action live from Bengaluru. Tune in & enjoy the conversation.

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All things on Indian Football Tournaments & Competitions ft. Rahul Parashar

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0000

In this episode Rahul Parashar, former AIFF Competitions Manager joins host Siju to make the 75th episode special. This episode is all about anecdotes, going down the memory lane for Rahul as he reminisces all those moments when he had to run around on ground during tournaments. He shares his experience working at a football club, as a manager, as a coach, handling all operations during a tournament etc. He talks about people that have helped him along the way. Tune in for a fun & interesting episode.

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Can BigHit really Hit Big? Ft. Shaktie Prakash & Vinit Kore

Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Joining host Siju on episode 74 are two gentlemen who aim to hit big with their company - BigHit – Founder & CEO Shaktie Prakash & Co-Founder & CBO Vinit Kore. They begin by sharing a brief about themselves, how they came together & then break down what BigHit is & what they intend to do with the company. Some ambitious projects on the cards of which they did spill some beans but not completely. Tune in to know what and how they plan on hitting it big with BigHit.

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The Sreenidhi Deccan Journey ft. TD Fabio Ferreira

Wed, 24 May 2023 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, host Siju is joined by the Technical Director of Sreenidhi Deccan FC - Fabio Ferreira. The Portuguese has been in India since the last five years working in Telangana. He holds degrees in Sports Science & High Performance. We discuss the season gone by & he also gives us a detailed look into the football in Telangana. He also shares about the plans of the team & how they wish to impact the young talent available in the state.

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Footballer turned Entrepreneur: Karan Sawhney building The Tribe

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Karan Sawhney has had 16 years of professional playing career under his belt. He joins host Siju to talk about how he turned to being an entrepreneur & shares about the journey. His parents ensured he also carried forth his education along with his playing career. And for this, Karan is grateful to his parents as that led him to where he is today. He is today the Co-Founder of The Tribe India, a Fitness Training Studio in Mumbai. His journey has been nothing short of an inspiration.

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The Athletes Today Story: managing players & more ft. Abhishek Sharma

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:30:00 -0000

This episode is a second part to the previous one with Abhishek Sharma, a Sports Agent & Founder of Athletes Today. In this episode he breaks-down what Athlete Management is and how different it is from an agent’s role. He also details the journey of Athletes Today as to why & what pushed him to begin the company. The services the company provides and though it may look fancy, it comes with a lot of challenges. He talks about endorsements, sponsorships, getting brand deals etc. Tune in for an insightful conversation & stay till the end.

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Life of a Sports Agent in India explained ft. Abhishek Sharma

Wed, 03 May 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Being a sports agent is often considered to be a dirty business. Host Siju is joined by Sports Agent - Abhishek Sharma, also founder of Athletes Today to break down why it is so! He also gives us a detailed look into what it's like to be a sports agent in India. Tune in & stay till the end for a detailed conversation!

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Always on the Move ft Juhi Jamba

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Juhi Jamba is living the dream job - travelling across the globe to cover sporting events. She closely works with AFC as the social media manager and also as a consultant. She has worked with ICC and FIFA too. Getting to talk to her is itself a miracle as she’s always on the move in different timezones engaging with different nationalities. Truly, the globe is her field of play. She shares the good & bad parts of this job & takes us through her fascinating but tedious journey. PS: this was recorded a month back & hence you may find references from the past. Enjoy the conversation.

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Karnataka Football ft. Satya Narayan, General Secretary – KSFA

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:30:00 -0000

Karnataka Football State Association has been lauded for the right things lately as we see how the state and Bangalore has been buzzing in the recent years. Credit goes to the entire team that was revamped and new regulations were brought in, led by Satya Narayan, the General Secretary of KSFA. In this episode he joins host Siju to take us through what and how the changes were implemented. He also stresses on the fact that all of this has been possible because of the entire team. Tune in to know the happenings and what’s ahead for the state.

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The Bengaluru FC loyalists - West Block Blues ft. Amol, Nishanth & Harish

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:08:53 -0000

West Block Blues have been the loyal fans for Bengaluru FC since its inception, especially in the lowest period including the recently concluded season. Host Siju is joined by three of them - Amol, Nishanth & Harish. They share their experiences as they look back at the season, the turnaround that happened, ended as runners-up etc. We also spoke of the moment not so great with regards to the sport, the walk-off by KBFC & their encounter in the upcoming Super Cup fixture.

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LaLiga in India ft Jose Antonio Cachaza

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:30:00 -0000

LaLiga has had its presence in India for several years now and to talk about it all, host Siju is joined by the India Operations head Jose Antonio Cachaza. He shares about his experiences being in India and how the market has been like for La Liga projects. He also talks about the fans here, how they are passionate and also shares about a project they have been involved with in Anantapur, collaborating with an NGO.

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Indian Football on Fancode ft Yannick Colaco

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Fancode has been creating some buzz and has caught the attention of Indian football fans. Host Siju was invited to the Fancode office to sit down with the Co-Founder, Yannick Colaco to talk about all things Fancode. Indian football leagues like Goa Professional League, Kerala Premier League, recently concluded Santosh Trophy & the Stafford Cup have been streaming on the digital platform. Yannick shares the journey of Fancode & how & what made them get into streaming these leagues as they aren’t the biggest crowd-pullers. He also uses the platform to cater to the Indian football audience asking them to keep their eyes on Fancode & expect more leagues to be streamed.

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Is Indian Football Marketable? Ft Anubhav Roda

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Anubhav Roda has expertise in Sports Consulting, Commercial, Strategy etc. He’s had over a decade of experience working in the sports industry especially Indian football. In this episode, he joins host Siju to share his journey & experiences. We discuss the value of Indian football in the world of marketing, is it marketable globally? Football’s popularity against Cricket. Anubhav was also part of the U-17 FIFA Men’s World Cup & he’s also played a key role in player management. He was known for the big-fee signing of the Costa Rican footballer to East Bengal. He talks about all that and more.

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WestCoast Brigade in the house ft. Ashish, Samar & Shannon + special guest Amogh Ranadive

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Mumbai City FC had an amazing season where they won the league shield with record breaking moments. In this episode, we sit down with WestCoast Brigade, MCFC’s loyal fans in Ashish, Samar & Shannon as they look back to the season. We also had a special guest in Amogh Ranadive who was the face for MCFC during the pre-match lives & got the fans monthly interactions with Coach Des. Tune in for fun, moments relived, memories made & for a lot of banter. Please don’t walk away from the episode midway, stay tuned till the end!

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Bala Devi & Randeep Baruah on Odisha FC's Women's team plans & preparations

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Bala Devi will now be playing for Odisha FC & we have got her and Head of Academy & Women’s Team, Randeep Baruah on the show. They join host Siju to talk about all things Odisha FC Women’s team project. Bala shares her experience playing for Rangers FC, injury period & how and why she chose to play for Odisha FC. Randeep talks in detail about the plans and visions for the team and how having Bala is going to play a key role for their entire team. Happy Women’s Day to all listening, may we continue to cheering for our girls/women today & always.

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The Asian Game Perspective ft. Martin Lowe

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0000

Martin Lowe, journalist of the esteemed publication - The Asian Game joins host Siju on the latest episode. He gives an overview of the competitive nature of football in Asia. He shares his journey and how his perspective changed towards Asian football after he began covering the sport in this part. We talk about the different associations and the work they have been doing & how they have achieved success or not. We do talk about Indian football where he points out the facts as to why we are not there yet - patience & consistency being the key. Tune in for an informative episode from the one who covers it all from the Asian world!

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Srinivasan Saimani on the Importance of Educating ourselves of our Rights within the Sport

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0000

On the 60th episode of The Totally Indian Football Show, host Siju is joined by Srinivasan Saimani - Sports, Media & Technology, Corporate & Commercial Lawyer. We discuss his journey into this role, his experiences working in the Indian football ecosystem, basic rules and rights that players & coaches & other stakeholders must know with regards to their contracts & licensing. We also discuss how there’s a lack of awareness among the players & coaches and that each individual should take up the responsibility of educating themselves and also be surrounded with right guidance.

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Simon Millington on Coach Education & his journey of becoming a Mental Health tutor

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:11:54 -0000

Simon Millington, a UEFA B & C Coach Educator & Mental Health tutor joins host Siju on the latest episode of the podcast. He has had experience of 2-3 decades of coaching & of being a coach educator. As a coach educator he’s also trained former India International, Jules Alberto. Simon shares his journey in grassroots football, being a coach educator & how his personal life experiences pushed him to pursue as a mental health tutor. An episode that’ll give us a glimpse into his life & experiences, a lot to learn, indeed!

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Indian Football Story - The AIFF POV ft. Nilanjan Datta

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:16:13 -0000

Nilanjan Datta has decades of experience in the field of Sports Journalism & Reporting. He was best known as the Director of Media for the All India Football Federation (AIFF). He joins host Siju to talk about his journey, experiences, and learnings from being on the other side of Indian football. A conversation that involves on & off the field topics and all that’s in between.

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Wenger-led FIFA Development program explained ft. Richard Allen

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Richard Allen plays the role of a High Performance Specialist in the FIFA Global Football Development Department led by Arsene Wenger. He is also the Senior Football Executive & Technical Advisor at Yokohama FC. In this episode, Richard joins host Siju to explain in detail about the FIFA team, its importance, roles & responsibilities. He also shares what he does as a High performance specialist. The country he closely works with is Hong Kong through which he states how across the team, each of them deliver their role. This episode will give you a glimpse into what Wenger and his team have been up to and what they intend to do!

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Vision & Mission of enJogo & BBFS ft. Kishore Taid

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Kishore Taid is the CEO & Co-founder of enJogo & Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, one of India's largest Academies. He joins host Siju to talk about all that we need to know about the ongoing & upcoming plans of BBFS. He shares about the inception, how he & his friend approached Bhaichung Bhutia. He also explains what is enJogo & its intentions. As a stakeholder in Indian football, he shares his thoughts on vision 2047.

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The Japanese Style of Football ft Tom Byer

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Tom Byer is a well-renowned personality across the globe and known for his concept of ‘Football Starts at Home’. He is of an American origin but has settled in Japan and calls it home as he has spent more than three decades. He came as a player even before the J-League began and has grown to become a popular face in Japanese football. He shares insights into the culture and what is really the Japanese style of football. He also talks about what can Indian football imbibe & tells us more about the Football Starts at Home concept.

The Melbourne City FC Community ft Sunil Menon

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Sunil Menon, Head of Community at Melbourne City FC, an Australian club that plays in A-League. He joins host Siju to share insights into what MCFC does for the community in Melbourne. We also discuss why engaging with the community is key and how the City Football Group also perceives it. He talks about how he closely watches Kerala Blasters FC & equally looks forward to a potential collaboration with Melbourne-Manchester-Mumbai City FC in the future.

Indian Football Pitch - Side Report ft Sandeep Menon

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 07:30:00 -0000

The first episode of 2023, host Siju is joined by journalist Sandeep Menon to talk about all that’s happening on & off the field with regards to Indian football mainly to do with men’s field. We kick-off with ISL updates as Mumbai City FC & Kerala Blasters FC lock horns on Sunday (8th Jan) which promises to be a cracker of a game. We also discuss Hyderabad FC’s impressive run. We then move to addressing what to expect from the big meet being held on 7th Jan, the strategic plan from AIFF. Tune in & don’t forget to share & subscribe.

SportVot Levelling Up 2023 ft Sidhhant Agarwal

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:58:23 -0000

On the last episode of 2022, host Siju is joined by SportVot Founder Sidhhant Agarwal. SportVot is a live sports streaming platform and they also have data for the players, teams etc. provided. Earlier this year, they raised funding and have already established themselves in the field of Kabaddi. They slowly want to venture and penetrate into the football but they aren’t rushing into it. They have two Mumbai based clubs on their platform. Sidhhant shares more about their journey & what’s in it for the users especially the football audience. He also shares in brief about a new program named ‘Level Up’ which they will begin with football. Tune in & share the episode.

Footballer Soon to be a Teacher ft Iker Guarrotxena

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:26:55 -0000

On the 51st episode, host Siju is joined by FC Goa player Iker Guarrotxena. We kicked-off the show by talking about Spain’s match against Morocco that saw the former ousted. Being a Spaniard, he was indeed upset but he said Belgium’s exit hurt him the most as his uncle was part of the coaching staff. He’s now going to sit back & enjoy the rest of the WC. We also spoke of the ongoing season of FC Goa in ISL, the ups and downs, upcoming fixtures before the end of the year. The conversation ended with Iker talking about his love for teaching kids and how he’s pursuing his studies to professionally pursue the career of a teacher.

FIFA WC Special ft Pradyumna Tembhekar

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:30:00 -0000

Yes, we've hit the big 50 & to celebrate the occasion, host Siju is joined by Pradyumna Tembhekar. He's a surgeon during the day & turns into a football fan by night! He's currently part of the FIFA Fan Movement at the upcoming Qatar World Cup. We talk about that & his connection with fellow Chelsea fan Abhishek Bachchan. Tune in, enjoy & share

Ready to take-off for Season 2 ft Des Buckingham

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Back after a short break & well may go into a longer break but before that another cracker of an episode. Mumbai City FC Head Coach, Des Buckingham joins host Siju for episode 49. He shares his thoughts on the first game of this season, also gives us an insight into his personal journey, how his curiosity and eagerness to learn has made him a certified pilot & ski instructor. He also talks about how all of these learnings have shaped him as a person and helped him become a better coach. We conclude with a fun segment & his thoughts on the first home-game of the season in front of fans.

Ready For a New Challenge at Odisha FC ft Clifford Miranda

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Host Siju is joined by Clifford Miranda, assistant coach of Odisha FC. Coach Clifford is up for a new challenge as he begins with this ISL side after spending 3-4 years at FC Goa. He talks about this transition and change that occurred, the Durand Cup experience and what are the expectations for the upcoming ISL season. Tune in to know all of it and more.

Journey of a Sports Photographer ft Shibu Nair P

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, host Siju is joined by an experienced photographer Shibu Nair P who has grappled with wildlife & sports. He started off capturing wildlife and then moved to sports and has covered Premier League, Europa, Asian tournaments, Indian football tournaments, etc. The journey wasn’t easy but one that he is happy and proud of. He is currently gearing up for the upcoming season of Hero ISL. Tune in as Shibu shares his journey for the first time on any platform.

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Shibu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shibu.preman/?hl=en

Shibu's wildlife photography: http://www.shibunair.com/?mtheme_portfolio=wildlife

Indian Football Finally Moving Forward Together? ft Mihir Vasavda

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:40:18 -0000

AIFF has a new regime in place with former Kalyan Chaubey as its President while former players like IM Vijayan, Shabbir Ali among others too have a key role in the body. Like AIFF, we too have a new expert making his debut on the show - Mihir Vasavda, journalist with Indian Express/Express Sports to talk to us of what to expect from these newly elected members. Are we finally headed towards the betterment and can we now say we are moving forward together? For all of that and more, tune in to the episode.

Following His Instincts to India ft Cedric Leroy

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 06:30:00 -0000

For the first time we have a non-Indian on the show as Coach Cedric Leroy joins host Siju all the way from France. He’s currently the U15 Coach of the Girls team at PSG. He was in India and has spent working on different projects in Pondicherry & Nagpur. He’s also travelled around to other places in the country and interacted with several people. He shares his experiences, thoughts and observations from his time in India and also talks about his coaching role in the French club.

Always on The Move & Learning ft Mangesh Desai

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, host Siju is joined by Mangesh Desai who has been a coach, administrator, scout in the Indian football ecosystem. From Mumbai, Maharashtra, he’s worked with WIFA, AIFF and recently completed a stint with I-League side Real Kashmir FC. He’s onto another project up North with United Punjab and will don the role of a Technical Director and Coach of the senior team. He shares his journey, experience, learnings and gives us a sneak-peak into his upcoming role. Tune in & share the episode.

#FIFABAN: Time to stop the blame-game & get to work ft Abreshmina & Jenisha

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0000

We know what has been happening in Indian football for the past couple of months and with the FIFA ban, to talk about it more - host Siju is joined by Abreshmina & Jenisha. To listen to what’s happened, its implications, what could possibly happen and what we must expect - tune into the episode, because you are very well wasting time reading the description :)

The Indian Samurai with the Coaching Hat ft Arata Izumi

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, player turned coach Arata Izumi joins host Siju to talk about his coaching journey and experience so far. He’s currently the coach of U-19 at the Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC). During his playing days, he was nicknamed the ‘Indian Samurai’ Coaching was something he had planned to take up after his playing days and since then he has been invested in grassroots football with RFYC. He does miss the competitive nature of elite football but is happy that he is able to contribute towards tomorrow’s footballing stars. Tune in to know more about his journey.

Football & Farming - What’s the connection? Ft Arki Nongrum

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Shillong is known to be a football crazy place but what Arki Nongrum and his team has been upto is certainly unique. Arki has been working in the Indian football ecosystem for many years now. He joins host Siju to share all about the unique project where they are involving the farmers’ community within the football ecosystem. How does playing football benefit the farmers? Why this thought? What’s the long term vision for this project? For answers to these questions and more, tune in & don’t forget to share the episode!

Goa Calling ft Gouramangi Singh

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -0000

The newly appointed Assistant Coach of FC Goa, Gouramangi Singh joins host Siju on the latest episode. Before we talk in detail about his upcoming Goa days, we look back at his journey from a player to coach, his experience at professional level with FC Bengaluru United - how three years there shaped and helped me in his growth. We also talk about his academy in Manipur - Kago Football Academy, which keeps him busy and connected with coaching while he's home. He's eagerly looking forward to the journey with FC Goa as he relates with the head coach Carlos & also considers Goa as home as he has family and friends there. He once again returns to Goa but this time to lead the team from the sidelines.

Journey of a Sports Doc: Goa to Barcelona ft Mustufa Poonawalla

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, Sports Doctor Mustufa Poonawalla joins host Siju where they discuss the former’s journey. He started working with local clubs in Mumbai and with athletes from grassroots. He then worked for a season with ISL club FC Goa where his experience and exposure increased and it gave him more confidence. He’s just a week away from pursuing his dream as he will take off for Barcelona to work under one of the best sports doctors - one that deals with FC Barcelona, PSG etc. Tune in to get a glimpse into a sports doc’s life.

Grace & Manisha in Uzbekistan & Cyprus ft Abreshmina

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, dear friend and journalist Abreshmina returns on the show with some good news to discuss. She joins host Siju to talk about the recent signings made by Dangmei Grace and Manisha Kalyan to clubs in Uzbekistan and Cyprus respectively. She sheds more light as to how big an opportunity this is and the potential chances for both to improve at playing in different conditions and get better at their game. They are smart and creative footballers and surely we all look forward to seeing them how they perform. We end the show by sharing recent developments in the Alex Ambrose case.

Importance of Strength & Conditioning Coach ft Chelston Pinto

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Chelston Pinto, Strength & Conditioning Coach, founder at Rapid Sports Fitness in Bangalore joins host Siju. In this episode, Chelston shares his journey as a S&C coach, how it all began as a player, and what pushed him into this field. He was a player-cum-coach for FC Bengaluru United and later switched to Churchill Brothers as the S&C coach. Through the conversation, Chelston shares the importance of a S&C coach and how slowly things are changing in Indian football.

What’s happening in Pune Football? Ft Tanay Apte

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, host Siju is joined by football enthusiast, writer, content creator - Tanay Apte. He’s someone who’s been wanting and working towards the betterment of football in Pune. He doesn’t shy away from talking the truth about why Pune hasn’t been able to establish itself as a sporting city. In this episode, he opens up and shares more on that and also sheds light on the current developments in Pune with regards to its association. He also ends by urging all stakeholders to work together in order for the betterment of the potential players/clubs/academies in the city. Tune in & don’t forget to share

The Men's Team Show ft TN Raghu

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:49:46 -0000

The Indian National Men's Team impressed with their performance at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 as they qualified for the tournament. Host Siju is joined by commentator, anchor TN Raghu to dissect what went about at the qualifiers. He shares his insights, picks his favourite player & of course about the captain, leader, legend - Chhetri! Tune in for a fun chat.

Sports Management Courses: Competition or Is It Worth it? Ft Neel Shah

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Neel Shah, the Associate Dean at the Global Institute of Sports Business (GISB) joins host Siju to talk about his experience working Indian football and having set up a sports management institute. He shares his learnings from working with I-League/ISL teams, his failures, and what made him set up GISB. We also delve into answering questions around the availability of jobs in the sports sector and if doing the management courses are worth it! Tune in for an engaging longish episode but assure you that you won’t be bored. Stay on till the end.

The KBFC experience with Subin Jacob

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Subin Jacob works for his state club, Kerala Blasters in the media and marketing team. He joins host Siju to share his journey and how promising the last season was. KBFC ended up as runners-up in ISL and have decided to continue with Coach Ivan. Subin, like any other KBFC fan, is looking forward to the upcoming season for all the planned things to unfold. Tune in to know more about his journey as he joins us all the way from Canada!

What is DPDL ft Sarthak Dubey

Fri, 27 May 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode host Siju is joined by Sarthak Dubey, Director at Double Pass & co-founder of Double Pass Development League (DPDL) currently a grassroots football league happening in Bengaluru. We talk about its significance, expansion of dpdl in other cities & how has the response been as the league is in its second season. Tune in to know everything about DPDL!

The Art of Goalkeeping ft Gumpe Rime

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Gumpe Rime, goalkeeping coach at Reliance Foundation Young Champs is the guest for this week. He joins host Siju to share his journey as a player, how he became the accidental goalkeeper who went onto pursue coaching and has today earned the highest badges as a coach. He was one of the first among two Indians to complete the AFC Level 3 goalkeeping course and is also an Instructor for the GK courses. Tune in to hear his fascinating story!

Tetea Hmar’s message to investors & plans of reviving Mizo football

Wed, 11 May 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Mizoram Football Association’s Honorary Secretary & Executive Committee Member of AIFF - Tetea Hmar joins host Siju to discuss all things Mizo football. This episode especially covers how the pandemic/lockdown affected football in Mizoram and how slowly they are trying to get back. Hailed as the father of Mizo football, Tetea is once again stepping up and taking the responsibility to revive football in the state.

The Man With Many Hats!

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode, Nikhil Sharma, a commentator, author, entrepreneur, joins host Siju to give us all the insights into the many roles he does. Founder/CEO of Zlait Sports management, he also shares about the football infra work and how he intends to help budding footballers to manage their lives beyond the pitch better. He was part of the recently concluded Santosh Trophy & he shares his moments from the same. This was recorded before the finals. Tune in for some great insights and anecdotes from Mr. Sharma.

The Football Makka Story

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:30:00 -0000

The show continues to feature new voices. Bernaud Thomson joins host Siju to share the story of Football Makka - a YouTube channel that has taken Tamil Nadu football by storm. Started as a watch-along with his friend Harrison, it’s now gone to live-stream various local matches including the Tamil Nadu Women’s League. And now it has a full fledged tournament named Porkkalam (battle field) that has grown from 5s to 11s. Tune in to know an inspiring journey and also what’s next for the football makkas from Tamil Nadu!

The Champion Director

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Hyderabad FC were crowned champions of ISL, a first silverware in their three years of existence. A team that stuck to its values since inception and were on the right track despite the challenges on the way. A sudden change in their coach from Albert Roca to Manolo Marquez and in his first stint, injuries to key foreign signings but it was all a blessing in disguise. A season filled with a lot of ups and downs, struggles of bio-bubble & a coivd outbreak…they saw it all. Director of Football, Sujay Sharma joins host Siju to look back at the season & how it all went through for them! Tune in to know all that unfolded.

Pune’s Sherni

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Host Siju is joined by a young and dynamic player-turned-coach Darshana Sanas in the latest episode. She’s currently in Orissa for the Indian Women’s League but she’s had a crazy journey that involved ups, lows and challenges. But she’s not done yet, starting off as a player then moving to the role of a coach, she wants to put Pune on the map of Indian football and get the city a sporting culture. Tune in to know the story of a Lioness from Pune!

Sangam Vihar FC: Onwards & Upwards

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Anirban Ghosh runs a community football club by the name KKM Sangam Vihar FC along with Abreshmina & Arka. His foundation Khel Khel Mein has been doing some great work at the community level and has been recognised for the work. In the Football Delhi Women’s League, Sangam Vihar FC girls participated but their team faced a lot of challenges and the association was unfair towards them. They raised complaints and garnered the attention of Indian football fans on social media but no major steps were taken by the association. Tune in to know more as he shares the current status and what we can expect from the club for the rest of the year.

THE OG LEGEND

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0000

We are back celebrating men and women who have invested their time and efforts in Indian football and women’s football. On this episode we have the OG Indian football presenter/face/voice - Mayanti Langer Binny. She’s currently the face of cricket across but only few know that she started her journey with Indian football and has hosted World Cups, NFL, I-League. Tune into this special episode and know more about this OG Legend!

WHAT A FINALE!

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0000

We are breaking the flow of celebrating women’s day in the month of March to look back at the season of ISL. A lot happened this season on & off the pitch but the final was worth the watch! After two years, fans returned to the stadium in ISL as it was a sea of yellow in Fatorda, Goa. Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC displayed a great final for the fans to witness and in the end it was the team in yellow and black that lifted the trophy. Ajay Menon joins host Siju to talk about the finals and to quickly run through the entire season! Tune in & do share your thoughts too.

The Smart One

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0000

In this episode we have Durva Vahia, a Sports Scientist & a football coach joining host Siju to share her story. From an extremely academic driven family, Durva chose the path of football but she's one of those smart ones! Indian football is surely blessed to have a brain and hardworking human like her. We are happy to celebrate her on the show. Tune in & don't forget to share.

The Real Bigil Hero!

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0000

The Tamil movie Bigil garnered great attention from football fans across India. Today on the show we have Seeni Mohaideen, owner of Sethu FC join host Siju. He's the real life Bigil hero. What he did with the women's team was shown on the big screen. We were more than thrilled to feature Mr. Mohaideen on the show. We celebrate his feats to develop women's football in Tamil Nadu.

Indian Football Through Her Lens!

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0000

A special series celebrating women in Indian football & men who have invested their time & contributed towards women's football on the backdrop of Women's Day! On this one we have senior journalist, Sharda Ugra join host Siju. Started by covering cricket and now has added Indian Football recently to her palate and it's been a blessing for all us fans. She takes her readers on a journey through her writing & on this episode, she's done the same! Stay till the end, you won't regret.

KBFC having a Blast!

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Host Siju is joined by Nisanth, journalist with Goal.com to talk about all things Kerala Blasters. It's been a great season so far but they have three crucial games starting tonight. Nisanth breaks down how the season started right from pre-season until now. Tune in & share your thoughts, will KBFC make it all the way?

Celebrating Kamala Devi

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Yumnam Kamala Devi -- legend of Indian football. A key player for the women's game in the country. She has bid goodbye to the sport & we'll surely miss her. A legend we didn't deserve but gave her all to inspire us all. Juhi Shah, a dear friend of Kamala joins host Siju to relive those memories and moments she's left behind! Tune in for fun anecdotes about Kamala!

Man On A Mission

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:30:00 -0000

After continuous chasing, host Siju finally sits down with former India international turned Coach - Renedy Singh. He is one of the most underrated legends of Indian football who's not often spoken about but a thorough gentleman of the sport. Recently with his stint at East Bengal, he made all the right noise & earned appreciation from across. We talk about that and much more insights into this Legend. Tune in & enjoy!

The 'AA' Factor

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Young and dynamic coach Anthony Andrews joins host Siju on this episode. He is currently with the women's team of Gokulam kerala FC and recently led them to the Kerala State League title. He joined the club just before their AFC Cup club championship & has stuck on since then. A shift from coaching men's team to women's team, tune in to the 'AA' factor!

WAC2022: Shattered Dreams

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:31:00 -0000

An episode that's raw and high on emotions as Jenisha, a football fan and an avid follower & promoter of women's football joins host Siju to vent out all that unfolded at the ongoing Women's Asian Cup with regards to the Indian National Team. Could have been avoided? could have handled the situation better? Lack of better communication, decision making. The trust in the federation continues to dwindle! Tune in & let's not stop talking about women's football

The FCBU Journey

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:30:00 -0000

A sit down with FC Bengaluru United Head Coach and a dear friend of the show, Richard Hood joins host Siju to speak about all that went down in their third season of existence in Indian Football. Richard led them to a second consecutive BDFA title but had a dismal run in the second division of I-League. The season also saw them play in the prestigious tournament - Durand Cup. Coach Richard shares all that went down in the season - highs and lows and what’s in store going ahead for the FCBU. Richard also gives us a glimpse into his role as a coach and sessions. Tune in & enjoy this conversation.

Thane City FC

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:40:48 -0000

First episode of 2022 and we have Prashant Singh join host Siju to give us all the insights into his new club - Thane City FC. A project that has patience invested and appointment of local experts adds to the flavour of being homegrown. A partnership with Southampton FC to strengthen the grassroots vision. Tune in for all you need to know about this new club/academy in town!

Mumbaicha Chava - Raynier Fernandes

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:30:00 -0000

In this final episode of 2021, host Siju is joined by Mumbai's very own Raynier Fernandes. Having played for Air India, Mohun Bagan and now to Mumbai City FC - he shares his story through it all. And of course he takes us through how he got to know he was part of the Indian National Team squad. Tune in & we wish you a blessed 2022!

Indian Football Round-up

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:30:00 -0000

This episode had too many last minute changes but we finally managed to get an episode out for you. Host Siju is joined by a dear friend Siddarth Sabapathy, Academy owner CFCI in Mumbai & a great football enthusiast. We bring you all that's happening in Indian football, on & off the pitch. Tune in & subscribe for more!

The Kenkre FC Journey

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:30:33 -0000

In this episode Joshua Lewis, CEO of Kenkre FC, the newly promoted team in I-League joins host Siju to share the club's journey & preparation for the upcoming season. Having missed out the second division title by a whisker, this opportunity came knocking at the door after Chennai City FC were barred from playing. Is this a new beginning for Mumbai football? Only time will tell. Tune in to know more about this club.

Des ball magic & SWNFC finale

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:14:24 -0000

Arka joins host Siju for this episode as we look at the ISL season so far. Some hits & misses, some surprising performances mixed with some good football. This season has it all. We also discuss the Senior Women's National Football Championship where Railways will play Manipur in the finals on Thursday. Arka gives us more insights on it & also shares his joy of being on the comms for the first time. Tune in & enjoy the conversation!

WNT: Taste of Brazil

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:46:51 -0000

In this episode host Siju is joined by Abreshmina as they talk and discuss about our Women's National Team performance in Brazil. Thanks to Manisha Kalyan, we now have a record goal scored against Brazil. Abreshmina brings in more insights into the match vs Chile & the upcoming game vs Venezuela! We conclude by sharing our thoughts on the ongoing ISL season!

Derby without Novy

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:30:00 -0000

An episode that was emotional and reminiscent of the legend Novy Kapadia. Rahul Sengupta joins host Siju on the episode that's ahead of the Kolkata derby but without Novy. Rahul gives us some great anecdotes about Novy's commentary days of the derby. Tune in & share your stories about the great Novy!

Let's Football - ISL Season 8

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:30:00 -0000

ISL season 8 kickstarts this weekend & we have Arka joining host Siju to preview the league! This is the curtain raiser episode you must listen to get all your insights for the new season. Tune in to know what our football expert has to say & his top 4 predictions for the league!

On The Mic: Darren Caldeira & Pulasta Dhar

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:30:00 -0000

This is a special episode as journalist, commentator Pulasta Dhar & former player turned football pundit/commentator Darren Caldeira joins host Siju for a chat about all things we need to know regarding their experience as a commentator. Pulasta who is the experienced among the two shares his insights & tips about his preparations and his journey, while Darren who was immediately put in this role, shares his struggles and learnings so far. Tune in for a great fun chat & enjoy the show!

The SIX5SIX Story

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:23:41 -0000

In this episode, Ambar Aneja, CEO SIX5SIX joins host Siju and talks in detail about the journey of his clothing brand. This brand has now become synonymous with Indian football. SIX5SIX is the official merchandise partner for the National team & several ISL, I-League clubs including NorthEast United, Kerala Blasters, FC Bengaluru United, Real Kashmir FC to name a few. Tune in to know the story behind the name of the brand & several other plans that they have upcoming for the fans!

Welcome to I-League, Rajasthan United

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:30:00 -0000

In episode 3 we have Rahul Sengupta making his debut & our very own Abreshmina joining host Siju to talk in detail about the I-League qualifiers. Rajasthan United emerged champions, while some great performances put up by the likes of Kenkre FC & Kerala United FC. We conclude our show by discussing the ongoing matches of Indian men as they play in the AFC U23 & also look at the upcoming draw for the AFC Asian Cup for our women’s team! Tune in & enjoy the show.

Odisha FC: Looking to the Future

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:30:00 -0000

In episode 2 of the season, we have new voices in Abhik Chatterjee (Head of Football Operations) and Rohan Shukla (international marketing officer, Watford). They join host Siju to discuss about the newborn partnership between the ISL and PL teams. We also speak in detail about the plans that Odisha FC has going ahead in terms of building a legacy, development of the sport, women's football & more. Tune in to know all the details and plans for Odisha.

Ravi Puskur: it's a Gaur thing

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:30:00 -0000

In Episode 1 of the new season, host Siju is joined by Ravi Puskur - Director of Football/Vice-President Strategy at FC Goa. Ravi shares stories and anecdotes from their Durand Cup, ACL journey & also share updates for the upcoming season and some bits from the future plans too. He also gives us an exclusive update on Ortiz's recovery. Tune in & enjoy the show, also subscribe to our podcast

Women's footie: a game of hashtags & hollow dreams

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:30:00 -0000

We bring you episode 20 amidst the buzz around Olympics in order to keep the conversation around Indian women's football alive. To keep the flame burning and asking the officials questions. In less than six months, India will be hosting Asian Cup and we have the IWL cancelled for the year. To add to the misery, Coach Maymol Rocky has stepped down too. How's the selection process going to be with the league cancelled? Who will be the next coach? Women's football in India is only limited to hashtags and zero games! To discuss/talk/rant about this, host Siju is joined by two experts in Jenisha and Abreshmina who give a detailed view of where India stands in terms of women's football! Tune in & share it with all your friends and also to those from the federation.

Should Coach Stimac continue?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 19 fts. special guest Coach Floyd Pinto as he joins host Siju to discuss in detail about India's recently concluded campaign at the World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers. India finished in the desired position that is third but definitely could have done better in terms of points and performances. And therefore the frustration among the fans and questions are raised whether Igor is the right man & if he should continue. Tune in to the episode to know the inputs from a coach's perspective and what does Coach Floyd have to say about the performances & his stance on Igor's future!

Stimac & Co. at the WCQ

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:30:00 -0000

After a gap, we back with EP 18 ft Sayak and Abreshmina and hosted by Siju. In this episode we talk about everything that needs to be addressed about the National Team as they gear up for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Qatar. India play Qatar, Bangladesh and Afghanistan respectively and these are crucial games as we are vying for a direct entry to the Asian Cup qualifiers. How will India field against Qatar, can team India get those six points against Bangladesh and Afghanistan, can we finish third, what will the playing 11 be? All of these questions we try and answer. Tune in and enjoy the show and also share your thoughts with us!

From Kalpanthu to Happyaano ft. Nevin Thomas

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 17 is the beginning of new things to expect from our show. We have a story-teller, journalist, content creator - Nevin Thomas who's a brain child behind the channel Kalpanthu (football) and one of the three from a political project Happyaano. Tune in to know his journey as a content creator & how Kalpanthu brewed from the office of Rohit Ramesh and how and what led Nevin to join the project Happyaano! We conclude with the Q&A segment where Nevin answers the questions sent by our followers on Twitter and Instagram. Assure you, that this episode will definitely make you happy & leave you with a smile.

Women's footie + ACL/AFC gupshup

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:30:00 -0000

After a gap of two weeks, we are back with the show featuring a new Human of Indian Football in Sagnik Kundu, journalist with The Bridge along with Abreshmina hosted by Siju. We start the show by discussing the performances of the women's team in the recently concluded International friendlies against Uzbekistan and Belarus. We then get into our discussions over FC Goa and Benglauru FC's campaign in the ACL and AFC Cup matches to be played in the coming weeks in Goa. Tune in for a great and knowledgeable chat & we assure you to bring you better episodes going ahead!

End of the ISL bubble: here's our best!

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0000

ISL season comes to a close with Mumbai City FC clinching the title where Bipin Singh scored the winner against ATKMB. In episode 15, host Siju is joined by Sandeep Menon and Ajay Menon and we discuss about the ISL and later the boys share their five best Indian and foreign picks from the season. They also share their best XI along with their best coach of the season. Sandeep also shares his thoughts about FC Bengaluru United clinching the BDFA title. We end the show with updates from I-League and look forward to the weekend matches. Tune in for our shortest episode and enjoy!

ISL Final Showdown: MCFC vs ATKMB

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:30:00 -0000

In Episode 14, host Siju is joined by Arka Bhattacharya, Sandeep Menon and Ajay Menon. We kickstart by talking about the mouth-watering playoffs that went down to the final whistle to know who will be the two finalists. And we finally have two big budget teams that have been fairly consistent this year, making it to the finals. Can shield winners Mumbai City FC clinch the ISL title too or will the experienced Habas lead ATKMB to its first title post the merger?! We have our panel sharing their thoughts and expectations on the same. What started as a brief discussion on the Bangalore District Football Association matches, later dwelled in detail to talk about how the referees aren't respected and man-handled for poor decisions etc. And we cite recent incidents where Bengaluru FC reserve side was involved in an altercation & instances from Mumbai and Manipur were also spoken of. Tune in for yet another engaging and detailed podcast episode on the happenings of Indian Football.

Stimac's probables + ISL/I-League near business end!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:30:00 -0000

As ISL has concluded its league stage and we have Mumbai City lifting the shield while NorthEast United & FC Goa clinch the third and fourth spot to make it to the playoffs. I-League too is nearing its business end as we now have a top half battling for the championship and bottom half fighting to stay in. The matches begin from the 5th. We talk about all this & also in detail look at the 35-list probables that have been called up for the National Team Camp by Coach Igor Stimac. We conclude by giving out our predictions for the playoffs and ISL final. Tune in to know who our panelists pick as ISL winners...for episode 13 we have Ajay Menon, Abreshmina and Sandeep Menon joining host Siju.

The Goan Big Bull

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:30:00 -0000

In episode 12, joining host Siju are Arka Bhattacharya, Ajay Menon and Sandeep Menon. We start the show by talking about Kibu parting ways with Kerala Blasters after losing 0-4 to Hyderabad FC. We also speak about FC Bengaluru's win against Mumbai City and how Sunil Chhetri as leader always shows up especially for the big ones & also the sweet moment displayed after the 4th goal. We then delve into deeper discussions on FC Goa. How since their inception they've been a team about the long term vision, how they aren't bullied by other biggies in the league, display some great football, have given Indian football many Goan talents, how the likes of Derrick Pereira, Clifford and all those involved in the youth teams have done their job right. Tune in & share your thoughts too. We conclude with discussions on I-League and ISL matches.

Women's Football -- A conversation that needs continuation!

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 11 fts special guest in Abreshmina, journalist and reporter who joins Arka & host Siju. We start the conversation by looking back at ISL and I-League matches and later dwell into discussions over women's football. Lack of a proper league, competitions, tournaments which further hampers game time for the players; how we need more Bala Devis; and how there needs to be more conversations about the game rather than talking about their backgrounds or earn brownie points based on that and how we need to promote existing women's teams and clubs/academies. We then end the show by picking 5 matches to be played in ISL and I-League. Tune in for a great conversation!

ISL/I-League updates + ACL & AFC Cup Draw

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 10 is all about looking back at the matches in ISL and I-League! Arka Bhattacharya and Sandeep Menon join host Siju and discuss how the performances have affected the points table & the mid-table battle in ISL while it's too early to speak about the performances for I-League teams. Sandeep also brings us the update regarding Gokulam Kerala FC's off the pitch news. Arka brings us the updates from the AFC Cup and ACL draw where the likes of ATKMB, Bengaluru FC and FC Goa will be seen in action. Tune in for some fun and engaging conversation and to know what the boys felt about the past week and they also pick their winner for the upcoming ISL and I-League fixtures.

MCFC: Big Money League ft Shlok!

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 9 features special guest in Shlok - coach, football analyst, Mumbai City FC fan along with panelists Sandeep Menon and Ajay Menon hosted by Siju. The episode in detail looks at Mumbai City FC and their dominance on and off the pitch this ISL. After the investment of City Football Group, MCFC have become a force to reckon with in terms of finances as well as with star-studded squad led by Sergio Lobera. Tune in to know from our experts as to how long and far can MCFC go with this team this season and in the coming years. We conclude by looking at ISL and I-League matches to watch out for!

BFC -- Rebuild Mode On!

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 8 hosted by Siju joined by Ajay Menon, Arka Bhattacharya and Sandeep Menon is all about Bengaluru FC who have parted ways with Coach Carles Cuadrat and are now led by interim coach Naushad Moosa. The discussion revolves around can BFC manage to pick themselves up from here? Will they still finish in top 4? And how they have to focus on rebuilding the team including appointment of a new coach and get right with their recruitment. They will also have to pick themselves up on the financial front to continue being a powerhouse amongst the likes of ATKMB and Mumbai City. We end the show by talking about matches from ISL and I-League.

I-League Returns!

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0000

After a short break, we are back with EP 7 hosted by Siju who is joined by panelists Ajay Menon, Sayak Dey, Sandeep Menon and Arka Bhattacharya. We begin by looking back at some of the games that caught our attention in the last two weeks of ISL. We also touch upon briefly on the Nongdamba issue and then get into a detailed discussion on I-League as it kick-starts from 9th January 2020 in Kolkata. Wishing our listeners a blessed 2021. Enjoy the show as we bring you all the gupshup during the Indian Football season!

Richard in the Hood!

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:30:00 -0000

Episode six marks the final one for this year & joining the host Siju and panelists Arka Bhattacharya, Ajay Menon and Sayak Dey is Richard Hood, Head Coach of FC Bengaluru United. We begin by looking at some of the ISL matches and then engage in a conversation with our special guest. We talk about I-League 2, FCBU, about coaching, his relation with Gouramangi Singh & he also has a message for young coaches. We conclude by stating our predictions of ISL top 4 and expectations for the new I-League season. Wishing all our listeners, a blessed 2021, we'll resume on 8th January 2021!

Wanted: Indian Strikers!

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 5 hosted by Siju joined by panelists Ajay Menon, Arka Bhattacharya and Sandeep Menon begin with looking back at ISL matches. We then have a detailed discussion on the topic of lack of Indian strikers in the leagues which then affects the national team. The National Team Coach too raises this concern of who will replace Sunil Chhetri and where will the strikers come from? Tune in to know more about how and why are we at this situation and probably how we can tackle it. We are also seeing the lack of it in the leagues especially in this season of the ongoing ISL. It's a serious concern that needs to be payed heed to by all stakeholders! We conclude by looking at BFC vs KBFC match. Enjoy the show as we bring you all the gupshup during the Indian Football season!

NEUFC: In Gerard Nus -- 'can they trust'?

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:30:00 -0000

In the Episode 04 of The Totally Indian Football Show, host Siju is joined by panelists Ajay Menon, Arka Bhattacharya and Sandeep Menon. The episode kickstarts with talking about matches, then Arka gives us quick updates on the 123rd edition of the IFA Shield to be played in Kolkata. We then delve into a detailed discussion on NorthEast United FC. Off to a promising start this ISL season, can they be consistent? What was wrong all these years? With a bit of history of football in the north-east region. And before concluding the boys take a look at weekend fixtures including BFC's two games, GoavsKBFC and clashes of the Bengal teams. Tune in & enjoy the show as we bring you all the gupshup during the Indian Football season!

ISL Opening Week Gupshup!

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:30:00 -0000

In episode 3 of The Totally Indian Football Show by Humans of Indian Football, host Siju along with expert panelists Sandeep Menon and Arka Bhattacharya look back at the matches from the first week starting with the much talked about Kolkata Derby. The boys also pick their other favourite games from the week. Further, discussions also include over young Indian players that impressed in week one and how Udanta & Sahal need to step up while Thapa as always being the man to keep an eye on and finally -- concluding with previews for Goa vs NEUFC & Mumbai City vs SC EB. Tune in & enjoy the show as we bring you all the gupshup during the Indian Football season!.

Indian Super League begins!

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Episode 2 of The Totally Indian Football Show by Humans of Indian Football is all about the buzz for the 7th edition of Indian Super League (ISL) kickstarts tonight (20th November). We start with discussing about club licensing and how certain clubs failed it but would surely be exempted from the same as usual. We talk about that in detail and further look at the ISL matches (KBFCvsATKMB, FC GoavsBFC & MFC, ATKMBvsSCEB) from the first week with the addition of some great anecdotes and story-telling from our four expert panelists in Sandeep Menon, Sayak Dipta Dey, Arka Bhattacharya and Ajay Menon hosted by Siju. Tune in & enjoy the show as we bring you all the gupshup during the Indian Football season!

Indian Football is Back!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:30:00 -0000

Episode 1 of The Totally Indian Football Show by Humans of Indian Football is all about the excitement and buzz that the season is underway finally after 7-8 months. It kick-started with the Hero I-League Qualifiers where Mohammedan SC secured a spot in the I-League. This show has four expert panelists in Sandeep Menon, Sayak Dipta Dey, Arka Bhattacharya and Ajay Menon hosted by Siju. This one is all about football in bio-bubble, looking forward to seeing the return of the Black Panthers, the interesting transfer news, youngsters from RFYC making it to ISL clubs with the addition of some great anecdotes and story-telling from our experts. Tune in & enjoy the show as we bring you all the gupshup during the Indian Football season!